The Board proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61J1-7.020Public Comment

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.

SUMMARY: The new rule will develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: : During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 286.0114 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 286.0114 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Juana Watkins, Director, Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N801, Orlando, Florida 32801

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61J1-7.020 Public Comment.

The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board invites and encourages all members of the public to provide comment on matters or propositions before the Board or a committee of the Board. The opportunity to provide comment shall be subject to the following.

(1) Members of the public will be given an opportunity to privde comment on subject matters before the Board after an agenda item is introduced at a properly notice board meeting.

(2) Members of the public shall be limted to five (5) minutes to provide comment. This time shall not inlcude time spent by the presenter responding to questions posed by Board members, staff or board counsel. The chair of the Board may extend the time to provide comment if time permits.

(3) Members of the public shall notify board staff in writing of their interest to be heard on a propositionor matter before the Board. The notification shall identify theperson or entity, indicate support, opposition, or neutrality, and identify who will speak on behalf of a group or faction of persons consisting of three (3) or more persons.

Rulemaking Authority 286.0114 FS. Law Implemented 286.0114 FS. History–New___________.  

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 10, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 18, 2014